Chapman Cultural Center - Special Events Intern

Chapman Cultural Center is seeking a creative individual to help to support the Chapman Cultural Center’s Marketing & Communications team. The Special Events Intern will help assist with special event planning and coordination for our Sunday Programming, Downtown Programming (Street music and performance in downtown Spartanburg), and Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival. The Special Events Intern will also cover cultural events in the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District through social media.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in planning, setting up, and managing special events

Actively recruit, coordinate, and organize volunteers for special events

Coordinate and distribute promotional materials

Assist with communication between the Special Events Coordinator and special events participants

Recruit and research local artists to participate in special events

Act as an ambassador for Chapman at your school

Work with the marketing team to create and implement a campaign to attract more 20-35 yr. olds to engage with our events

Curation and creation of Social Media content

Bring a fresh perspective and creative ideas to improve upon our events

Takeaways:

Gain knowledge and experience in volunteer management

Gain skills to manage and plan special events for a large organization

Gain experience working inside of a marketing department

Work with an outstanding and fun organization making a difference locally

Reference letters and recommendations as needed

Gain skills to market special events on social media

Qualifications:

Strong professional demeanor and great interpersonal skills

Highly organized and skilled in time management

Experience with planning events for 100+ attendees is, a plus

Reliable transportation and the ability to drive to locations within 15 miles of the Center.